Everyone has a story. I’ll help you tell it.

Ghostwriter and book doctor with over 15 years’ experience shaping memoirs, business books and more — from first idea to finished manuscript.

  • 15+

    books written for clients

  • Sunday Times

    bestseller to her name

  • MA

    Creative Writing · former features journalist

  • Fowey Press

    full publishing service

Just Write it!

8 easy steps to writing your life story

Part guide, part workbook — an affordable way to start your memoir, taking you from first idea through themes, structure, editing and publishing. And if you get stuck, Mary is on hand to help.

Write it for you, with you, or simply make it better.

  • 01 Ghostwriting

    Your book, written in your voice, from first idea to finished manuscript.

  • 02 Book proposals

    A compelling proposal to put in front of agents and publishers.

  • 03 Rewriting & editing

    Already have a draft? I’ll rework and polish it.

  • 04 Structure

    Find the shape of your story before you write a word.

  • 05 Publishing Advice

    Agents, publishers or self-publishing. Know your options.

  • 06 Proofreading

    A final check so nothing slips through